About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10PA) replacement post for a retiring consultant based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH). We are interested in candidates that have undergone a comprehensive ear, nose and throat training and who have an interest in Paediatric Otolaryngology. A fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology would be desirable but not essential, since we would support development in Paediatric ENT, particularly complex Paediatric ENT.
The ENT Departments based at NNUH and the James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) have recently been joined under the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Services Integration Project (ASIP) with NNUH being appointed as the lead provider. It is expected that there will be increasing collaboration of ENT service covering the Norfolk and Waveney area.
The Paediatric ENT service manages both general and subspecialist Ear, Nose and Throat conditions and is supported by a full range of audiological services. We provide specialist care for rare and complex conditions, including surgery for choanal atresia, upper airway disorders, chronic ear disease, bone-anchored hearing aids, and neck lumps.
Main duties of the job
The new appointee will play a key role in the investigation and management of neonates and children diagnosed with permanent sensorineural hearing loss through the neonatal hearing screening programme, and will be an active member of the Cleft Palate team. In addition, the post-holder will be expected to contribute to the development of a tertiary-level Paediatric ENT service, strengthening our regional provision for complex and highly specialised care.
The combined ENT services currently consist of 10 WTE Consultants, 4 Registrars, 3 Staff Grades, 2 ENT Core Surgical Trainees, 2 Junior Teaching Fellows, 1 Junior Clinical Fellow along with 4 GP and Foundation Trainees.
The current consultants with an interest in Paediatric Otolaryngology at the NNUH are:oMr John Phillipso Mr Alfred Addison
The appointee is expected to fully participate in the delivery of the undergraduate curriculum for ENT at the University of East Anglia (UEA) School of Medicine. A clinical or basic science research role is also encouraged.
The appointee will be participating in a 1 in 8 weekday on-calls, and 1 in 11 weekends on-call.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
AAC Panel interview date: Wednesday 2nd September
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via; o CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) o CESR or o European Community Rights o MBBS (or equivalent) o FRCS (ORL-HNS) (or equivalent)
Desirable
Diploma of Medical Education (or equivalent Higher academic degree MD, PhD (or equivalent)
Aptitudes Essential
Ability to organize and prioritise workload Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
Desirable
Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills Participation in audit Record of ability to secure independent funding for research
Experience Essential
Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or else-where overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty. Good working knowledge and experience of up to date otolaryngology Training and expertise in children's safeguarding
Desirable
Sub specialty Fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology Substantial teaching experience within academic surgical environment Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests Essential
A specialist interest in, or agreement to train in, Paediatric Otology
Desirable
Specialist Interest in Paediatric Otolaryngology
Circumstances Essential
Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time. Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Communications and Language Skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
Good presentation skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address NNUH
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)